Fulham v Manchester City: squad sheets

Manchester City's has been a stodgy start to the season, their unbeaten league record rather deceptive with too many draws and far too many goals shipped en route. Roberto Mancini's side arrive at Craven Cottage, where they dropped their first points last term, without a clean sheet and feeling vulnerable. Fulham have won this fixture only once since these teams met in the third tier back in 1998, but they have rallied in recent weeks. Dimitar Berbatov's absence is a considerable blow, but both their home games have been won emphatically. They can test City's fragile form. Dominic Fifield